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Olerta Family History

Olerta Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berta, Olea, Huerta, Obert, Oberto, Alberta, Orta, Oleksa, Olarte

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Where is the Olerta family from?

You can see how Olerta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Olerta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Olerta family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Olerta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Olerta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Olerta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Olerta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Olerta. 100% of Olerta men worked as a Weaver. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Olerta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Olerta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Olerta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Olerta. For the veterans among your Olerta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Olerta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Olerta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Olerta in 1964 was 56, and 59 in 1997.

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